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Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 600 V12vsMercedes-Benz CL (C216) · Facelift 2010 CL 600 V12

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz CL (C216)

CL 600 V12

517 hp5513 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2006-2010
VS

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) · Facelift 2010

CL 600 V12

517 hp5513 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2010-2013

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 600 V12 2006-2010

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    517 hp
    386 kW
  • Highest torque
    830 Nm
    612 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,110 kg
    4,652 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    245 hp/t
    183 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    629 km
    391 mi
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best economy score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    55/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 600 V122006-2010Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010CL 600 V122010-2013
Power
517hp386kW
517hp386kW
Torque
830Nm612lb-ft
830Nm612lb-ft
Curb weight
2,110kg4,652lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Gross weight
2,620kg5,776lb
2,620kg5,776lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
62.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
15.9s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.7L/100 km10.8mpg US13.0mpg UK
21.2L/100 km11.1mpg US13.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
245hp/t183kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
245hp/t183kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
393Nm/t263lb-ft/ton
Calculated
393Nm/t263lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
629km391mi
Calculated
593km368mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,513cc336cu in
5,513cc336cu in
Length
5,065mm199in
5,095mm201in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,419mm56in
1,419mm56in
Wheelbase
2,955mm116in
2,955mm116in
Front track
1,601mm63in
1,601mm63in
Rear track
1,607mm63in
1,607mm63in
Ground clearance-
127mm5in
Trunk volume
490L
490L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
90L
83L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 600 V12 2006-2010Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 CL 600 V12 2010-2013PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 600 V12 2006-2010: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 CL 600 V12 2010-2013: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 600 V122006-20105,000 rpm1,900-3,500 rpm5,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010CL 600 V122010-20135,000 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 600 V122006-2010Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010CL 600 V122010-2013
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.9 s
16.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
113 mph
181 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 600 V122006-2010
517 hp
386 kW
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010CL 600 V122010-2013
517 hp
386 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 600 V122006-2010
830 Nm
612 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010CL 600 V122010-2013
830 Nm
612 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 600 V122006-2010
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010CL 600 V122010-2013
2,110 kg
4,652 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 600 V122006-2010
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010CL 600 V122010-2013
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 600 V122006-20104.6 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010CL 600 V122010-20134.6 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 600 V122006-2010
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010CL 600 V122010-2013
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 600 V122006-2010
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010CL 600 V122010-2013
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 600 V122006-2010
629 km
391 mi
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010CL 600 V122010-2013
593 km
368 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 600 V122006-2010
517 hp
386 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010CL 600 V122010-2013
517 hp
386 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 600 V122006-2010
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,419 mm
55.9 in
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010CL 600 V122010-2013
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,095 mm
200.6 in
Height
1,419 mm
55.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 600 V122006-2010
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010CL 600 V122010-2013
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 600 V12 2006-2010 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 600 V122006-2010
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
4.6 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010CL 600 V122010-2013
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
4.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 600 V122006-2010
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010CL 600 V122010-2013
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 600 V122006-2010Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010CL 600 V122010-2013
Power
517 hp
386 kW
517 hp
386 kW
Torque
830 Nm
612 lb-ft
830 Nm
612 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
Fuel consumption
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,419 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,095 mm
200.6 in
Height
1,419 mm
55.9 in
Range score
629 km
391 mi
593 km
368 mi
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 600 V12 2006-2010Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 CL 600 V12 2010-2013
Consumption14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK14 L/100 km16.8 mpg US20.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.03 LC100 km24.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.27 LC100 mi39.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,145 L567 US gal472 UK gal2,100 L555 US gal462 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,754 LC/year3,675 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 600 V12 2006-2010

  • Has 37 km (23 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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